Ginger Scallion Lobster with Aromatic Sauce 🦞🧄🌶️

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the Lobster:

• 2 live lobsters (about 1½ lbs / 680 g each)
• ½ cup cornstarch (for coating)
• 1 tsp salt (for seasoning)
• Neutral oil (peanut, canola, or vegetable oil – enough for shallow frying)

For Aromatics & Sauce:

• 3 tbsp ginger, finely julienned
• 4–5 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces (white and green parts separated)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• ½ cup chicken stock (or water + pinch of chicken bouillon)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
  

  👨‍🍳 Preparation